A deck of playing cards can be super handy in the shop. Below are a few uses.
![Playing Cards](https://timbertopia.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/PXL_20230913_2001495592-1024x957.jpg)
#1: Use As Shims
Add shims under tools to make micro-adjustments to any desired height
![Playing Card Under Miter Saw](https://timbertopia.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/PXL_20230913_2007274852-768x1024.jpg)
#2: Use As Perfect Spacers
When laying out drawers, you can put cards in between sides and bottoms to find the exact distance between them.
![Playing Cards in Between Drawers](https://timbertopia.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/original_cd4ad3c1-f05a-4220-8250-60747ec7ffe4_PXL_20230913_200924307-768x1024.jpg)
#3: Use For Exact Measurements
When needing to measure a small gap, insert playing cards into the crevice and then transfer to the setup. No tape measure required.
![Playing Cards Inside a Gap to Measure](https://timbertopia.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/PXL_20230913_2011219972-768x1024.jpg)
![Use Playing Cards to setup table fence](https://timbertopia.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/PXL_20230913_201226157.PORTRAIT2-1024x768.jpg)